Next Digital

Next Digital, formerly led by Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, was a prominent media company in Hong Kong, best known for publishing the now-defunct tabloid newspaper, Apple Daily. The organization is newsworthy due to ongoing legal proceedings and scrutiny surrounding its former executives and publications. Recent developments include the quashing of Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction related to Apple Daily's operations, and the arrest of a bookstore owner and staff for selling Lai's biography and other publications deemed seditious. These events highlight the continued sensitivity and legal challenges surrounding media freedom and perceived sedition in Hong Kong, particularly concerning individuals and entities associated with Next Digital and Apple Daily.